Roy Mannion

Roy Mannion (born 1968) is an Irish former hurler who played as a right wing-back for the Offaly senior team.

Roy Mannion
Personal information
Irish name Ruadh Ó Mainnín
Sport Hurling
Position Right wing-back
Born 1968
Birr, County Offaly, Ireland
Club(s)
Years Club
 St Rynagh's
Club titles
Offaly titles 4
Leinster titles 1
Inter-county(ies)*
Years County Apps (scores)
1988-1997
 Offaly 9 (0-00)
Inter-county titles
Leinster titles 2
All-Irelands 0
NHL 1
All Stars 0
*Inter County team apps and scores correct as of 13:19, 30 June 2014.

Born in Banagher, County Offaly, Mannion first played competitive hurling in his youth. He first came to prominence on the inter-county scene when he first linked up with the Offaly minor team, before later joining the under-21 side. He made his senior debut during the 1988-89 National League and immediately became a regular member of the team. During his career Mannion won two Leinster medals and one National Hurling League medal.[1][2]

At club level Mannion is a one-time Leinster medallist with St Rynagh's. In addition to this he also won four championship medals.

His retirement came during the 1997 championship.

In retirement from playing, Mannion became involved in team management and coaching. He served as a selector with the Offaly minor team for two seasons.

Honours

Team
St Rynagh's
Offaly

References
  1. "Offaly GAA profile". Hogan Stand website. Archived from the original on 4 August 2014. Retrieved 28 June 2014.
  2. "Leinster Senior Hurling Finalists" (PDF). Leinster GAA website. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 December 2013. Retrieved 28 June 2014.


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